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A photograph of a golden deity murti, a decorated face with a red bindi and red lips, wearing a black headdress studded with gold and jewelled ornaments, large paisley-shaped earrings, and layered pearl and gem necklaces over a blue garment. Red flowers and green leaves sit at the shoulder, a golden arch and red velvet curtain form the backdrop, and a golden ceremonial staff is visible at left. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the murti.

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June 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17Close-up of a gilded deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a nose ring, layered gem-studded necklaces and a green and gold silk sari. A garland of red and yellow flowers drapes over her shoulder, and a golden arch and red curtain frame the figure. A carved golden mace or staff is partly visible at left. No physical people are present.2010-07-21January 04 20172017-01-04June 03 20092009-06-03A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, a red tilak on the forehead and a nose ring. It wears a tall black headdress with an ornate jewelled crown and gold band set with red and white stones, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with red, green and white gemstones. The upraised hand holds a gesture with a jewelled bracelet, and the other hand rests open, also gold with a red stone. The robe is gold brocade. Behind it, a backdrop of round copper-coloured sequins and gold fabric. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2014-08-01December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a painted face, arched black hair, and a tall jeweled crown with a central ornament. It wears a red garment beneath layered jeweled necklaces, paisley-shaped jeweled earrings, and white and gold floral adornments. Red rose garlands surround its shoulders, and a green parrot perches on a golden stand at the left. Blurred golden lamp flames fill the foreground, and a gold-framed arch stands behind it. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti adorned for worship. The face is polished gold with a red tilak on the forehead, a gold nose ring with red stones, and red lips. A tall black velvet crown or headdress is encrusted with rhinestones and jewelled medallions, topped by a jewelled ornament. Heavy jewelled necklaces and collars cover the chest. Red roses, yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands surround the figure, with red velvet drapery behind. No physical people are visible.2009-07-05 +3 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a glossy golden face, red painted lips, arched dark eyebrows and a red bindi on the forehead. It wears a red turban with a jewelled ornament, a jewelled nose ring, long gem-studded earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a dark rudraksha-style bead garland. A red velvet backdrop and a gold ornamental arm piece frame the figure. No physical people are visible; the statue is the only subject.2010-11-09